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Bird control and public facilities

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2014 by Ray BaloghSeptember 30, 2014
An active deterrent program for nuisance birds may include physical barriers such as netting, spikes, roost-inhibiting gel and slopes. Additionally, visual scare devices such as predator replicas and iridescent reflective foil are both popular and inexpensive. (Photo courtesy Rentokil North America)

While feathered friends are among the more attractive ingredients of a city’s flora and fauna, they present challenges. Birds cause an incalculable number of dollars to be spent each year in cleaning, maintenance, repairs and remediation of avian-generated health problems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged bird, birds, control, devices, federal, humane, lewis, pest | Leave a reply

ACE Torwel Economizer Gas-over-Hydraulic Spreaders

The Municipal Posted on September 18, 2014 by The MunicipalSeptember 18, 2014
AT_Eco_Spreader

Quieter, professional grade model increases benefits, reduces maintenance for pick-ups and platform trucks Bellingham, Massachusetts, September, 2014–– ACE Torwel, Inc.’s snow and ice management division recently announced improvements to its Economizer gas-over-hydraulic pick-up truck spreaders. NEW optional Swing-up spinner chute … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged ace, chute, control, conveyor, economizer, gas, hydraulic, torwel | Leave a reply

Are there ‘natural’ ways to control mosquitos?

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jodi MarlinSeptember 8, 2014
While there is some interest among members of the public for cities to choose “green” or “sustainable” mosquito solutions, no such methods or products have gained a broad following due to their lower levels of effectiveness. (Shutterstock photo)

People always seem to want to live close to nature. They build houses on the beach, on cliff edges, in dense, dry forests and in lush, mosquito-infested swamps. Then they change their tune and suddenly begin to want the “nature” … Continue reading →

Posted in Recycle, Waste & Recycling | Tagged cities, conlon, control, mosquito, municipal, spraying | 1 Reply

JTI Announces New PortaPole™ Rapid Response Signal System for Knockdowns And Municipal Applications

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2014 by The MunicipalJuly 31, 2014
PortaPole Application By John Thomas Inc

Unique portable signal system enables municipalities to quickly respond to knockdowns and signal outages in minutes – and wirelessly connect to street corner controllers. DIXON, IL – John Thomas, Inc. (JTI), a leading innovator and manufacturer of portable traffic signals … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged control, controllers, corner, knockdowns, municipalities, portapole, signal, traffic | Leave a reply

Window film retrofits bring savings

The Municipal Posted on February 5, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 6, 2014
While low-e glass prevents heat from leaving a building, many times the cost of heat entering the facility is completely neglected. That’s what energy control films regulate. (Shutterstock photo)

Particularly in the hotter months, energy control film, aka window film or solar window film, proves to be an economical solution when it comes to reducing energy costs, especially for municipalities coping with the operating expense of aging infrastructure. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged buildings, control, energy, film, films, heat, solar, window | Leave a reply

Hydroelectric wonder: the John H. Kerr Dam

The Municipal Posted on January 20, 2014 by Drema DrudgeJanuary 16, 2014
The hydropower created by the Kerr dam supplies not only part of Virginia but also the Carolinas, and speaks to the success of this renewable and clean method of power production. (Photo provided by USACE)

Since construction began on it in March 1947, the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir has given Boydton, Va., and neighboring states recreational activities such as fishing, boating and swimming. More importantly, it has provided hydroelectric power and flood control. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged carolina, control, dam, hydroelectric, kerr, north, power, virginia | Leave a reply

New ACE Torwel Economizer MINI Spreaders in 1/3 yard capacity

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 15, 2014
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Professional grade MINI spreader, for efficient treatment of tight spaces, designed for utility vehicles and pickup trucks   Bellingham, Massachusetts, January, 2014 –– ACE Torwel, Inc.’s snow and ice management recently announced the NEW Economizer MINI pickup truck and utility … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged ace, control, designed, economizer, mini, pickup, spreader, torwel | Leave a reply

Webasto Introduces Digital SmarTemp Control

The Municipal Posted on April 2, 2013 by The MunicipalApril 2, 2013

New digital bunk thermostat uses unique rotary dial that lets drivers find their comfort zone while turning up fleet savings LOUISVILLE, Ky., (March 20, 2013)—Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a world leader in engine-off vehicle heating equipment, officially unveiled its … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged 2000, air, bunk, control, dial, smartemp, temperature | Leave a reply

I-GRIP 6100

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2013 by The MunicipalMarch 19, 2013
I-Grip 6100

The Monroe I-Grip control, powered by the Force SSC6100 CAN Bus Spreader Control System, provides the latest in integrated hydraulic function controls along with spreader and liquid controls. The one-point-of-contact, one-point-of-control design provides the highest degree of operator comfort and … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged control, controls, monroe, point, provides, spreader | Leave a reply

Payment choices mean more drivers pay for parking

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2012 by Carrie SchmittAugust 16, 2012
Ways a customer can pay for parking are by using cash, credit and debit cards for payment

Multispace parking meters are gaining popularity across the country as municipalities realize the devices’ ability to increase revenue, reduce maintenance and create more aesthetically pleasing streetscapes. Signature Control Systems, a systems integrator company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged city, control, meters, municipalities, parking, pay, signature, systems | Leave a reply

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